Cintra 6010 is a UV-VIS spectrophotometer manufactured by GBC Scientific, designed for various laboratory applications including concentration determination, color analysis, DNA melting studies, and quality control. The device supports a wavelength range from 190 to 1100 nanometers and offers features such as fixed wavelength measurements, time and wavelength scanning, and data analysis using different methods (such as derivatives and spectral transformations).
The Cintra 6010 is controlled via the CINTRAL software, which provides versatile functions including automatic accessory recognition, report generation, and data export to common formats like Excel. Additionally, the instrument is equipped with various accessories such as variable pathlength cell holders and automatic sample changers to enhance speed and accuracy.
This device is an economical and suitable UV-VIS spectrophotometer for basic laboratory use. It is a true double-beam spectrophotometer with optical specifications featuring low stray light and low noise. The Cintra 6010 is available with either a fixed 1.5 nm slit or a variable slit adjustable between 1.0 and 3.0 nm in 0.1 nm increments.
The instrument can operate with all non-motorized accessories and supports an automatic suction system (available in both standard and water temperature-controlled versions).
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Device Format | Spectrophotometer module with USB connection to an external computer. |
| Photometric System | Double-beam system with direct ratio recording. |
| Light Source | Tungsten-halogen lamp and deuterium lamp. |
| Light Source Switching | Automatic switching at user-selected wavelengths. |
| Wavelength Range | 190 to 1100 nanometers. |
| Monochromator | Czerny-Turner with holographic grating and automatic lamp peak adjustment. |
| Spectral Bandwidth | 1.5 nm (adjustable from 1.0 to 3.0 nm in 0.1 nm steps). |
| Scan Speed | 60 to 3200 nanometers per minute. |
| Scan Movement Speed | 6000 nanometers per minute. |
| Detector | Silicon photodiode. |
| Power Requirements | 100–120 or 220–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. |
| Sample Compartment Dimensions | 150 × 125 × 280 mm. |
| Overall Device Dimensions | 695 × 640 × 350 mm. |
| Weight | 42 kg (without packaging), 86 kg (with packaging). |
| Stray Light | Less than 0.02%T at 220 and 340 nm. |
| Wavelength Accuracy | ±0.16 nm. |
| Wavelength Repeatability | ±0.05 nm. |
| Photometric Accuracy | ±0.001A in ranges 0 to 0.5A and 0 to 1.0A. |
| Photometric Noise | Less than 0.0002A. |
| Photometric Drift | Less than 0.0003A per hour. |
| Baseline Flatness | Less than 0.003A over the entire wavelength range. |
